Yesterday, a jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter following death of George Floyd. The verdict has caused a lot our readers to ask what is the difference between these charges in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It is important to understand that within […]
Now that criminal courts are getting back to normal in Pennsylvania, our criminal defense law firm is back to representing accused persons at preliminary hearing across the Commonwealth. I’ve written previous articles on preliminary hearing strategies specifically those involving illegal guns, drugs and violent felonies. A preliminary hearing isn’t a trial but don’t underestimate its importance in […]
Our law firm represents individuals charged with a wide variety of crimes offenses and crimes in Pennsylvania and New Jersey ranging from summary to felony offenses. Recent protests and riots in and around the Capitol Building in Washington, DC and in Philadelphia over the summer have created a potential legal situation for those on both […]
The first winter snowstorm of 2021 is here! In Philadelphia and its surrounding counties, there is somewhat of a tradition of saving parking spaces with chairs, cones, or some other household item
The terms are often used interchangeably but they are different. Criminal charges are the result of investigations.
While most of us, aren’t going anywhere this year because of restrictions, even small celebrations can cause potential criminal problems.
Individuals who fail to understand their constitution rights and limitations are usually in the worst position if and when they find themselves charged with a crime
The 3 most common criminal offenses related to “saving spots” during winter snowstorms
While New Jersey and Pennsylvania have restricted indoor and outdoor gathering, many will ignore executive orders to stay home this Christmas and holiday season.
The majority of drug induced homicide cases don’t involve traditional drug dealers but rather friends of the overdosed decedent.
